Yamaha XV750 Virago (1986-91)

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The Yamaha XV750 Virago is a motorcycle model produced from 1986 to 1991. It has a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with a 748 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 8.7:1, as well as a 34mm Keihin carburetor and transistorized ignition. The bike has a maximum power output of 55 hp and a maximum torque of 64.7 Nm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a final drive shaft. Suspension is provided by a 38mm telescopic front and mono shocks preload adjustable rear system. Braking is handled by a single 298mm disc with two-piston calipers at the front and a 200mm drum at the back. The bike has a wheelbase of 1520 mm and a seat height of 710 mm, along with a dry weight of 225 kg and a wet weight of 238 kg. It has a consumption average of 16.9 km/lit and can brake from 60 to 0 in 14.1 m or from 100 to 0 in 40.4 m. Its standing quarter-mile time is 13.8 seconds, with a top speed of 178.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 750 Virago

Year: 1986 – 91


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Transistorize
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic

Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Mono shocks preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
Consumption Average: 16.9 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 40.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 149.6 km/h
Top Speed: 178.8 km/h / 111.1 mph

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